Exercise and Reading Therapy After Stroke

This study tests the effectiveness of reading therapy combined with exercise (stationary bike cycling or stretching) for people who have difficulty reading after a left-brain stroke.

Actively Recruiting
Yes
Duration

Participation lasts approximately 6-8 weeks and includes:

  • Baseline assessments and 2 baseline MRI scans (2-3 hours)
  • 40 Therapy sessions meeting 5 days a week for 8 weeks (2 hours each)
  • Outcome assessments and 1 follow-up MRI scan (2-3 hours).

All sessions takes place at Kessler Foundation in West Orange, NJ.

Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with a stroke that occurred at least 3 months prior to enrollment
  • Fluent and literate in English before stroke
  • 18-85 years old
Compensation

Participants are compensated $100:

  • $50 for completing baseline assessments and 2 MRI scans
  • $50 for completing treatment, outcome assessments and 1 follow-up MRI scan
IRB Number:

R-1242-23

Research Center
Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research
Research Coordinator